Tonight’s Presenters are:Jim Giancursio-MMS Dean of StudentsStacey Allen-MMS School Counselor

Jamie Farr-MMS/MHS Principal

….“YOU CAN’T HIDE THAT EAGLE PRIDE!”

Pupil Support OfficeSchool Counselor: Mrs. Stacey AllenSchool Psychologist: Mr. Richard JonesPSO Secretary: Mrs. Diane HuskMiddle School Office Secretary: Mrs. Peake

*“Kid Friendly” environment*Work on academics, emotional & social issues, career exploration.*Individual & Group Counseling

Peer Leaders/UpstandersYouth to YouthL.E.A.P.SPeer Counselors

7th and 8th Grade Course Offerings:7th Grade- 8th Grade-English English Social Studies Social StudiesScience ScienceMath MathForeign Language Foreign LanguageTechnology Education Technology EducationPhysical Education Physical EducationHome and Careers (20 weeks) Home and Careers (10 weeks)

Health (20 weeks) Art (20 weeks)

Music (20 weeks)

Advanced courses include: Advanced courses include:*Accelerated Math *Integrated Algebra*Accelerated Science *Biology

Support Classes (Resource Room, Integrated Support, AIS)Learning Center Reading Programs – Wilson & Just Words

Middle School Curriculum 2013-2014

Supports for ELA and Math- For students who score a 2 or below on State tests

- Identified by teachers as needing extra support

12th period- Students stay and work on homework with their

teachers

Academic Recovery Plans- Counselors meet with identified students to devise a plan to improve grades and schedule mandatory 12th

period support

Parent/Teacher Conferences -Call Pupil Support Office to Schedule; 548-6600

Learning Center-AIS Services

-Case Manager Services-Access to books, computers and teacher support

Supports

Extracurricular ActivitiesExtracurricular Activities

Band/ChorusStudent CouncilYouth-to-YouthPeer LeadersArt ClubChess ClubFCCLAHistory ClubYearbook ClubMath ClubTriathlon ClubLibrary ClubIntramuralsActivity NightsModified Sports French Club

Benefits of Passing

• Eligibility-Athletics-Activities-Events

• Privileges-Hall Passes-Library

• Phone calls, e-mails, and/or letters home

• Happier Parents = Happier Student

Grades in College Prep Courses 78%Standardized Admission Tests 61%Grades in All Courses 54%Class Rank 33%Essay or Writing Sample 23%Teacher Recommendations 18%Counselor Recommendations 17%Interview 9%Work/Extracurricular Activity 7%Student’s Demonstrated Interest 7%

What Colleges Count: Looking ahead to the future….

Use your study hall time wisely

Stay after school with your teachers

Utilize teachers in the Learning Center

DO YOUR HOMEWORK EVERY DAY

BE HERE!!!!!!

A SIMPLE RULE FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL…

ATTENDANCE + ATTITUDE = ACHIEVEMENT

• Select a consistent place to study • Don’t wait until the last minute • Use your agenda!• Dedicate a space for every class in your book bag• Stay organized throughout the year • Make study cards• Make your own study guide • Talk about assignments with friends • If you are struggling, ask for help• Make academics a focus in your life

State Tests/Finals

• 7th Grade State Tests:– Math:– ELA:

• 8th Grade State Tests:– Math: -Science:– ELA:

• Purpose and implications of State Tests:• Midterms and Finals in all core subjects

– Assess course content for the past semester/year.

– Worth 10% of final grade average.

Expectations of Positive Behavior

• Upstanders Program: – Encouraging students to speak up for what

they know is right.– Also teaching students how to speak up in an

effective manner.• Celebrating good decision-making

– Honor Rolls– Students of the Month• Upstanders Awards

EAGLES SOAR!

Discipline Policy• Applies to all of middle school and

high school.• Discipline ladder, but depending on

the severity of the offense students may skip to higher steps.

• Greatly encourage parent/teacher communication throughout the process to discover solutions.

Eligibility Policy• Athletes and extracurricular participants are the ambassadors of our

school to the broader community as well as neighboring schools.

• If failing two or more classes, students are ineligible to participate in sports/extracurriculars unless certain conditions are met.

• ARP sheet

• Designed to help teach students the study skills and habits needed to be successful in school and participate in athletics and extra curriculars for years to come.

• 7th and 8th graders will eat lunch during separate periods.

• Will get their lunches at the HS café lines, then walk to the MS Cafeteria.

• Designed to help separate from 9th-12th graders during lunch.

Middle School Main Office 548-6600Pupil Support Office 548-6311Nurse’s Office 548-6320

Homework:→ www.midlakes.org → Middle School link *Also check → Individual teacher link

Important Phone Numbers: